05/05/2026
4 May 2026 K Series
Malaysia's Energy Transformation Roadmap by Dr Aidid Chee Tahir.
π Key Insights from Dr. Aidid Chee
1) Peninsula Malaysia: net importer of oil & gas
2) Sabah & Sarawak: net exporters
3) Electricity mix: Coal 50%, LNG 40%, Hydro 6%, Solar 4%
4) Huge solar potential β estimated RM2 trillion industry by 2050
5) Challenge: land use, as arable land is more valuable for crops like durians
6) Solution: government subsidies &
incentives for solar players
7) EV batteries last 7β10 years, raising recycling & disposal challenges
π Malaysia stands at a crossroads: remain fossil-fuel dependent or seize the chance to lead in solar and EV innovation.
Malaysia's energy future: from coal -heavy today to a RM2 trillion solar oppurtunity in 2050